Composite Springs for Mooring Tensioners: A Systematic Review of Material Selection, Fatigue Performance, Manufacturing, and Applications

Ocean energy is an underutilized renewable energy source compared with hydropower and wind power. Therefore, the development of economical and efficient wave energy converters (WECs) is important and crucial for offshore power generation. The mooring tensioner is a critical device that can be used i...

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Main Authors: Yuanzhen Cai, Milad Bazli, Asanka P. Basnayake, Martin Veidt, Michael T. Heitzmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/9/1286